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April 01, 2008
Castlewood’s Smith blasts two homers in win over St. Paul
Castlewood senior Chris Smith didn?t pitch but he certainly helped his team in a big way at the plate blasting two homers to help lead the Blue Devils to a 17-2 win over St. Paul at Bowman Field.
March 31, 2008
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Honaker hammers Patrick Henry
Honaker Tigers earn 12-2 victory over Patrick Henry Rebels
LOCALS IN THE PROS: Belcher, Hill learn minor league assignments
Nick Hill (Sullivan East) and Tyler Belcher (Virginia High) both climbing the minor league ladder
LOCALS IN COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Nidiffer puts on power display for Kentucky
Former Tennessee High star hits two home runs in win over South Carolina last week; plus a look at other local athletes currently playing on the college level
March 30, 2008
Gobble, Wagner partake in Opening Day Monday
Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Jimmy Gobble will partake in a unique tradition this afternoon at Detroit?s Comerica Park. He?ll stand alongside his teammates, the national anthem will be sung, planes will fly over and more than 40,000 fans in the stadium will be infected with baseball fever.
March 27, 2008
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Sullivan East outlasts Chuckey-Doak
Offense on display in Patriots' victory; Virginia High, J.J. Kelly fall in South Carolina tournament; Boyd shines for Appalachia softball team; plus Thursday's other area games
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Honaker hammers Haysi for tournament title
Honaker earns title in first annual New Peoples Bank Invitational; Patrick Henry, Holston, Twin Valley take consolation victories
Prep Baseball Preview: Abingdon Dubbed as Preseason Favorite in SWD
Richlands swept through the Southwest District baseball race last year, but may have some company up at the top this spring if SWD coaches are correct.
March 26, 2008
Bucs Face Setbacks in the Numbers, Season
Miscues, mishaps and missed opportunities have come to define the first 22 games of East Tennessee State's current baseball season.
McKinney, Hilltoppers Grab 13-4 Rout of Tennessee High
Make no mistake about it, Tennessee High?s baseball team has surprised many folks in Gill Payne?s first nine games as coach.
March 25, 2008
ETSU Shortstop Belcher Hones Skills for Bucs
Nick Belcher grew up believing in baseball. And Belcher grew up believing baseball should be played a certain way.
March 24, 2008
Vikings Jump Out Early In Big Nine Conference
Line drives were jumping, fly balls were being sent high and deep, and encouraging words rang out.
March 21, 2008
Battle earns non-district win over Abingdon
John Battle baseball coach Larry Cannon describes Jerry Jones as a "dirtball player" who does whatever it takes to win.
Landscape changing in Hogo baseball
The landscape for baseball teams in the Hogoheegee District will be different in 2008. A lot different.
March 20, 2008
REGIONAL BRIEFS: Stallard Helps Pound Drop Wildcats
Katie Stallard went 2-for-4 and blasted a home run during a seven run third inning as the Pound Wildcats held on for an 8-6 softball win over non-district rival St. Paul.
Tigers Bring Heat in a Cold One
On a cold, windy day that was rough on the fans and players Thursday, the bats generated the only heat as Honaker and Castlewood combined for 19 hits in a 11-9 Tiger victory.
March 18, 2008
Krebs and Boyd One-Hit Patriots, Lead Vikings
Tennessee High right-hander Jon Krebs held a no-hitter through four innings, and his rising fastball was cutting sharp holes in the air.
March 17, 2008
J.J. Kelly Favored in LPD for Baseball
It would be wise to assume once again that the Lonesome Pine District?s preseason favorite resides in Wise.
March 13, 2008
REGIONAL BRIEFS: King College women fall in national tournament
King College women, Bluefield men suffer losses in national tourney; plus high school and college baseball, softball action from Thursday
March 10, 2008
Grimm pitches well in Georgia debut
Justin Grimm officially made his debut for the University of Georgia baseball team last week and the former Virginia High star pitched well.
March 05, 2008
Young Bucs drop doubleheader to Austin Peay
Tony Skole didn?t think this is how East Tennessee State?s season was going to start out.
February 15, 2008
King takes two from Pikeville
The sun shined down warm and bright on the baseball field at King College on Friday afternoon.
January 18, 2008
Gobble’s efforts rewarded by Royals
Jimmy Gobble was reliable last season for the Kansas City Royals. The left-handed pitcher appeared in 74 games, was tough on left-handed hitters and even established a new franchise record. He got a pay raise for his efforts.
January 03, 2008
LOCALS IN THE PROS: Former BriSox pitchers now playing football
Rylan Reed (Texas Tech) and James Casey (Rice) gave up baseball for football; Nick Hill honored by Baseball America; Josh Kite signs with independent team
November 23, 2007
King defeats Tennessee Temple University
"Every little bit helps," said Blair, who was the team?s loudest cheerleader, with towel in hand, when out of the contest. "Sometimes, games can come down to several little plays, and the team that makes the most will usually come out on top at the end."
November 09, 2007
Jarrod Sparks taking helm of Castlewood High School baseball team
The 27-year-old Sparks was recently hired as Castlewood?s head coach after the departure of J.W. Salyers. Salyers stepped down in August to take over the Powell Valley program.
